Curation and Culture

Forecasting trends is a key part of marketing and design strategies in the fashion and textiles industries. Anticipating where the market will be in future gives the designer an important commercial tool. The course covers forecasting of fashion

While experiencing works of art at first hand, the aim is to provide a stimulating and enjoyable introduction to some of the most significant eras in western art from the Renaissance to the late 19th century. The course will take us on a journey

This course will help you make meaningful connections between a range of artists, movements, ideas, socio-historical events and ethical issues. We will cover a broad art historical period, from late18th century Romanticism to today

This course will provide you with an essential tool kit with which to become an independent curator. It has a track record for launching careers and educational paths in this field. The course is designed to help you think critically about the

This course will give you overview of some of the most significant shifts in art practice through the 20th century to the present. You will be introduced to debates in art and art history and engage with an exploration of stories and disputes

This course will provide you with an overview of some of the most important themes and debates around contemporary art since 1980 to the present. The course is organised thematically and although all levels are welcome it is conceived as a

An introduction to the business of collecting contemporary art exploring various dimensions of how art is bought and sold. This course will include visits to the back-rooms of galleries and provide access to key corporate and public collections

Behind every artwork and every movement there is an idea that defines it and constructs it on a level above the visual. Philosophers and critics as well as other artists have long sensed this and tried to define it, inspiring much discussion and

The twentieth century was one of the most important periods of history for the world of art, one so expansive that we still feel its effects today. The movements and artists of the Modern period set the tone for the Contemporary art that currently

Contemporary Art London for 16 -18 year olds (weekend) will allow you an insider's view of the London art world. You will visit the best of London's art galleries and museums, and follow hidden art trails that may include public art, artists

Painting is one of the oldest art forms yet it has very close links with film making. Narrative, composition, lighting and editing are common elements to both forms. Many film makers have used painters such as Vermeer, Bacon and Turner for

'What does it mean?' - the one question that can be heard in any gallery or museum on a daily basis. Our access to art has become much easier, but in the age of the Turner prize our understanding of it seems like an increasingly arduous task.

European art history is punctuated by the recurring influence of non-Western art; from the African masks that underpinned Cubism to the Chinese ornaments that populate early Impressionist paintings. Conversely, we can also find American traders

Explore London of fashion designers' studios, specialist shops and fashion events scattered around the city. Experience the city from the perspective of a contemporary fashion designer. Visit galleries, retail trails, markets,

An introduction to cool hunting and trend research for fashion using London as a source of inspiration. This is an increasingly crucial area for many large companies, fashion designers, stylists, makers and the fashion industry in general. If you

What is curating? This introductory course is aimed at people who want to know what is involved in curating exhibitions, art projects or independent events. It looks at the wide range of current curatorial activities and at what a curators work is

So you want to criticise art? Would you know how to translate your thoughts into a published article in a magazine, newspaper or on the web? In this introductory course you will learn ways of approaching and looking at art,

Contemporary Art London for 16 -18 year olds will allow you an insider's view of the London art world. You will visit the best of London's major art galleries and museums, hidden art trails, public art, artists studios, alternative art spaces and